lately

adverb

late·​ly ˈlāt-lē How to pronounce lately (audio)
: of late : recently
has been friendlier lately

Examples of lately in a Sentence

He has been feeling better lately. Lately, she has been worrying about her son.
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Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 Innovation, Efficiency, Capital Moves Power US Stocks Ahead Just the latest stories on American financial exceptionalism to come across my desk lately include this one from Fortune magazine. Michael Foster, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 One of the functions that’s been getting a lot of hype lately is magnesium’s impact on the nervous system and sleep quality. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025 Regular cleanings are best with bathrooms, but a thorough cleaning is essential for preventing germs and buildup, especially if they’ve been neglected lately. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lately 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lately was in the 15th century

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“Lately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lately. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

lately

adverb
late·​ly ˈlāt-lē How to pronounce lately (audio)
: not long ago

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